Cafe Gentile

Warren

5.0

We wanted something local & was recommended. It was our first time trying them for dinner. We were looked after by our server Marina. Friendly & very warm. I have to say every resto should have a Marina. Was very helpful with suggestions & her likes of what to consider ordering.
We started with the artichoke crostini. Honestly insanely good. I had the mushroom pasta. Different mushrooms with homemade pasta. My only mistake after finishing my pasta is that i didnt ask for bread to soak up the left over broth. I would have licked the bowl ...
My gf had the seafood pasta.. she, who has lived in Italy was beyond impressed
The italian names for each sounds alot better but im keeping it simple.
We finished with a shared Tiramisu which was great. She had a glass of wine & i had to Italian beers. On an extra note my gf is alergic to raw garlic. After speaking with Marina, the chef came out to discuss the dishes & options available. That was a class move.
This is old school Sicilian cooking. We were so impressed with the food & service we will definitely be back. By the way, they have a pizza place next door that is theirs as well that you can order. We are heading there to try it as if its close we have found a new gem

Sébastien

5.0

One of the best Italian in terms of food & especially outstanding service!

Ahmad

5.0

The real Italian taste for sure..beautiful staff & owners.

Nina

5.0

Best Italian food in Montreal. Good prices. Good selection. Try the meatball & the artichoke.

Massimo

5.0

My go to authentic Italian cafe.

Adam

5.0

Our first time trying Italian food & the service was wonderful, the server -his name was Nickolai had a beautiful smile & was very kind 100% recommend

April

5.0

Tucked into Westmount like a cherished heirloom, Cafe Gentile served up a Mother's Day brunch that felt more like a warm hug from someone who smells faintly of espresso & nostalgia.

From the moment we walked in, the ambiance charmed us-banquettes like Nonna's living room sofas, tables dressed in soft green marble, & the comforting chaos of a bustling café filled with families, laughter, & that beautiful din of clinking plates & happy forks. It didn't feel like a restaurant; it felt like home, if your home had professional chefs & an endless supply of pistachios.

My husband's meal was a journey in texture & decadence:

A beet salad that was earthy & fresh,

Followed by indulgent French toast paired with bacon, a rich veal sausage crowned with a sunny-side egg,

& a final act of showy genius-a brioche stuffed with pistachio gelato & finished with pistachio crumb. I briefly considered tackling him for a bite.

I started with delicate smoked salmon avocado crostini, perfectly balanced & bright. Then came the Lobster Benedetto-a lavish, buttery twist on the classic Benedict. I closed with a thick, fluffy pancake, floating in a sweet, lightly creamy sauce that I may or may not have considered licking off the plate. (It was Mother's Day. I get a pass.)

Service was friendly & well-timed-no hovering, no disappearing acts. Just the kind of smooth professionalism that lets you actually enjoy the food & the moment.

Cafe Gentile doesn't just feed you-it envelops you in Italian comfort, sprinkles pistachios on your emotions, & sends you home blissfully full. Five stars, & one extra perfectly drawn espresso in my heart.

Marco

2.0

Interesting italian & arabic fusion. Not sure it works

ZIAD

5.0

Best italian food great welcoming people are so nice well served …..

Stephanie

5.0

Visiting my mom in town & wanted some great Italian food. This restaurant did not disappoint.A1 service, nice ambiance, great teamwork from staff, food was AMAZING & I am a VERY picky eater. We will be back for sure!